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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,249, 45,884.14 and 18,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,249, 45,884.14 and 18,908.46 is: 26,093.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,249 : 45,884.14 = 18,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,249/45,884.14 = 18,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,249x = 45,884.14 × 18,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,249x = 867,598,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,598,425.82/33,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.97

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